Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Wide-Angle lenses and why I would like one

I chose to read an article that I found on Google written by Darwin Wiggett. It actually turned out to be a great article for me to read. I have been considering purchasing more lenses for my camera but I didn't know which one would be most beneficial to have first.
After reading Darwin's article about wide-angle fixed focal length lenses I was sold. He had some great tips on how to use these lenses and what they benefits are for them. I especially enjoyed his shots that he has achieved with this type of lens. His tip is to "get close, and then get closer" for taking wide-angle shots. I enjoy this aspect of photography. I love getting up close to things and basically being in the shot and experiencing it up close and personal. I much prefer being up close than far away with a telephoto lens.
Needless to say I am quite excited to start scoping out wide-angle lenses and see what I can accomplish with one. You should check it out...

http://www.naturephotographers.net/articles0403/dw0403-1.html